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Cuncan Family History

Cuncan Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Duncan, Bunyan, Curran, Cunha, Canaan, Conran, Cuenca, Conca, Cannan

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Where is the Cuncan family from?

You can see how Cuncan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cuncan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cuncan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Cuncan family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Cuncan's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Cuncan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cuncan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Cuncan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cuncan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 50 immigration records available for the last name Cuncan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 27 military records available for the last name Cuncan. For the veterans among your Cuncan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cuncan lifespan?

Average Cuncan life expectancy in 1998 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cuncan ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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